The Stockton Police Department released earlier this week a report with the latest crime data.

Crime in Stockton fell 4.6 percent in January and February compared to January and February of 2012.

Police said the city has seen declines in homicides, rape and other violent crimes.

“There are a number of factors for the reduction of crime. We are targeting the most violent criminals, more neighborhood watch groups have formed and more members of the community are reporting tips. Residents are saying enough is enough,” said Officer Joe Silva, spokesman for the Stockton Police Department.

Silva also said more residents are using social media to report crime.

“We get tips on Facebook and people can upload pictures and can remain anonymous. We are getting good tips and making arrests,” said Silva.

In January and February of 2012, there were eight homicides, 22 rapes, 584 aggravated assaults and 745 violent crimes.

During the same months this year, there were three homicides, 13 rapes, 404 aggravated assaults and 608 violent crimes.

By the numbers: Stockton crime dips

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The Stockton Police Department releases data comparing categories of crime in January and February. The numbers reveal that most crimes are down.